Sophie Purves

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Events
800 Metres Short Track · 600 Metres Short Track

Sophie Purves is a United Kingdom middle-distance runner. She competes primarily in the 800m, 800m-short-track and 800m-short-track.

Her personal bests include 2:10.54 in the 800m, 2:12.14 in the 800m-short-track, 2:15.16 in the 800m-short-track, 1:36.43 in the 600m and 1:36.43 in the 600m-short-track. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Personal best · 800 Metres Short Track2:15.16
2026 season best2:15.16Jan 25, 2026 · National Indoor Athletics Centre, Cardiff
2026 season best
Personal best · 600 Metres Short Track1:36.43
Last competitionEngland Athletics U18 and U16 Track and Field Championships including Junior Para ChampionshipsJul 26, 2026 · 2:12.21
England Athletics U18 and U16 Track and Field Championships including Junior Para Championships

As of Nov 15, 2026: 800 Metres Short Track 2:15.16, 600 Metres Short Track 1:36.43, 2026 season best 2:15.16 (Jan 25, 2026, National Indoor Athletics Centre, Cardiff (GBR)) · Last competition: England Athletics U18 and U16 Track and Field Championships including Junior Para Championships, Jul 26, 2026, 2:12.21

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mBirmingham 2025United Kingdom 800 m all-time list2:10.54982 pts––
800m-short-trackIndoorSheffield 20262:12.14994 pts––
800m-short-trackCardiff 20262:15.16949 pts–#841
600mIndoorManchester 20241:36.43938 pts––
600m-short-trackIndoorManchester 20241:36.43938 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m-short-track Indoor2:12.14–Feb 8, 2026England Athletics U15/U17/20 Indoor Championships
2026800m Indoor2:12.21–Jul 26, 2026England Athletics U18 and U16 Track and Field Championships including Junior Para Championships
2026800m 2:12.21–Jul 26, 2026England Athletics U18 and U16 Track and Field Championships including Junior Para Championships
2026800m-short-track 2:15.16–Jan 25, 2026British Milers Club Indoor Cardiff
2025800m 2:10.54–May 28, 2025BMC Gold Standard Races
2025800m-short-track Indoor2:15.90–Feb 8, 2025England Athletics U15/U17/20 Indoor Championships
2024600m Indoor1:36.43–Dec 22, 2024Manchester Indoor Open meeting, Manchester Regional Arena, Manchester (i)
2024600m-short-track Indoor1:36.43–Dec 22, 2024Manchester Indoor Open meeting, Manchester Regional Arena, Manchester (i)
FAQ

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Sophie Purves's 800 Metres Short Track personal best is 2:15.16, set on Jan 25, 2026 in National Indoor Athletics Centre, Cardiff (GBR).

Sophie Purves competes in the 800 Metres Short Track and 600 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 2:15.16, set on Jan 25, 2026 in National Indoor Athletics Centre, Cardiff (GBR). Last competition: England Athletics U18 and U16 Track and Field Championships including Junior Para Championships on Jul 26, 2026, 2:12.21.